Pittsburgh Pirates 3B David Freese (hamstring) fielded ground balls and took batting practice Tuesday, May 9. The team is not expecting Freese to need a rehab assignment before returning to the lineup.

Pittsburgh Pirates 3B David Freese (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, April 29, because of a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to April 26. The Pirates have selected the contract of OF Danny Ortiz from Class AAA Indianapolis.